Latest National Stroke Association Stories
Yet Most People Can't Name One Sign or Symptom CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wyatt David was starting his day as an elementary school teacher when he had sudden trouble seeing. It was a stroke. Luckily, he knew the signs and got to the hospital right away for treatment. David is one of 592 Faces of Stroke((TM)) featured on stroke.org demonstrating the personal side of stroke and educating the public about important stroke facts through individual...
According to the National Stroke Association, up to 80% of all strokes can be prevented. Strokes can happen to anyone at any time, but certain risk factors can increase the odds. Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 According to the National Stroke Association, up to 80% of all strokes can be prevented. Strokes can happen to anyone at any time, but certain risk factors can increase the odds. Mom’s Meals provides tips for preventing a stroke: 1. Talk to a...
Allsup sponsors Act FAST for Stroke Challenge to raise awareness and funds. Belleville, IL (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services is pleased to sponsor the National Stroke Association’s Act FAST for Stroke Challenge to help raise awareness and funds. A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the...
Offers Free Prevention and Recovery Resources to Stroke Community CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- StrokeSmart, the flagship publication from National Stroke Association dedicated to the millions of families impacted by stroke, launched today with a redesigned magazine and a new interactive website. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/DC54071 ) The new StrokeSmart magazine features a sleek redesign, improved readability, more engaging...
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- StrokeSmart, National Stroke Association's flagship publication dedicated to the millions of families impacted by stroke, launched today with a redesigned magazine and a new interactive website. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strokesmart-launches-redesigned-magazine-and-interactive-website-189721231.html The new magazine features a sleek...
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Julie Hyman, 51, had a stroke at age 37. At the time, she was busy juggling home, family and work, but her lifestyle was stressful in the midst of balancing everything. Like so many people, she ignored the warning signs of her stroke, feeling that she was too young to experience such a devastating event. After her stroke, Julie felt that her life as she knew it was over. She was paralyzed on the left side and only had the use...
November Campaign Focuses on Caregivers of Stroke Survivors CENTENNIAL, Colo., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Henry Winkler, actor, director, author and philanthropist, is partnering with National Stroke Association to celebrate caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month this November. Henry's mother suffered a stroke in 1987 and lived with the results for more than 10 years. Her challenges after her stroke included walking, upper limp spasticity and limited use of...
Actor, Author and Stroke Survivor Kevin Sorbo Delivered "True Strength" Keynote DENVER, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elijah Rutherford, 9, suffered a stroke before birth. By age six, Elijah noticed that few were raising awareness about pediatric stroke, a leading cause of death in children in the U.S. He wanted to educate the world that children, babies and even unborn babies can have strokes. He began taking his teddy bears, Pat and Patricia, to visit children who had...
Campaign Ambassador Shares Personal Fight Against Pseudobulbar Affect, a Condition that Causes Sudden and Inappropriate Outbursts CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sonja Frazier, 65, suffered her first stroke in June 2005, while at work. Because she received immediate medical attention, Sonja recovered well, but after her stroke, she was more emotional, tearing up and crying like never before. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121008/DC88497...
Two Campaign Ambassadors Share their Stories to Educate Others CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Stroke Association has launched a new Faces of Stroke(SM) mini-campaign designed to educate about the connection between stroke and Afib, a type of irregular heartbeat that increases risk of stroke by five times. A spin-off of the Faces of Stroke flagship public awareness campaign that aims to change the public perceptions of stroke through sharing...
